Edward Livingston

Edward Livingston, (born May 28, 1764, Columbia county, N.Y. [U.S.]—died May 23, 1836, Dutchess county, N.Y.), American lawyer, legislator, and statesman, who codified criminal law and procedure.

Livingston was admitted to the bar in 1785 and began to practice law in New York City. He was a Republican representative in Congress from 1795 to 1801, when he was appointed U.S. district attorney for New York state. In the same year he was elected mayor of New York City. As district attorney, he was held responsible for public funds that had been lost through the dishonesty of one of his clerks. ... (100 of 285 words)